Yardbarker: Zoran Planinichttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/players/zoran_planinic/125563
Recent articles about Zoran Planinicen-usNets to honor Drazen Petrovic after breakDrazen Petrovic, the Croatian superstar who found his game with the then-New Jersey Nets, will be honored with a special tribute when the Nets host the Bulls on February 26.
It will be a retro-themed night to honor Petrovic, who tragically passed away in a car accident on the German autobahn almost 25 years ago.
Petrovic’s mother will be in attendance and there will be a video tribute showcasing the guard’s legacy. The Nets will also be giving out Drazen Petrovic figurines to the first 10,000 fans in attendance.
There will also be five new Petrovic items in the Swag Shop along with a NBA Jam arcade machine, where fans can play as “Petro” in the classic game. Autographed and game-worn items from Petrovic will also be on display.
Though Petrovic only played three seasons for the then-New Jersey Nets, he left an indelible mark on the franchise.
On his arrival in East Rutherford from Portland who had drafted him, he was regarded as a bust, a European star who couldn’t compete against NBA talent. He had 16 Feb 2018 07:30:36 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nets_to_honor_drazen_petrovic_after_break/s1_13576_25723184
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nets_to_honor_drazen_petrovic_after_break/s1_13576_25723184Nets to honor Drazen Petrovic after breakhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nets_to_honor_drazen_petrovic_after_break/s1_13576_25723184http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngAtlantic Division title becoming increasingly lofty goal for the NetsCarmelo Anthony has been a main reason for the Knicks' recent eight-game winning streak, a streak that has significantly separated them from the second-place Nets
The last time the Nets won the Atlantic Division was back in the 2005-06 season, seven years ago as a matter-of-fact. That Nets team, still based in New Jersey, was led by stars like Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, and Richard Jefferson, in addition to role players such as Jacque Vaughn (current head coach of the Orlando Magic), Scott Padgett, and even fan favorites Zoran Planinic and Bostjan "Bokie" Nachbar. Clearly, none of those six players are still with the organization and a bunch aren't even playing anymore.
The 2012-13 Brooklyn Nets are far, far removed from that division-winning squad, which represented the last incarnation of the Nets franchise to have a winning record (49-33), something that the current Nets have already clinched. The next year, New Jersey finished 41-41, barely making 01 Apr 2013 22:50:38 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/atlantic_division_title_becoming_increasingly_lofty_goal_for_the_nets/s1_11665_13290967
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